This is the Church

Why "House Church?"

The "church" is more than a building, it's a gathering of people who believe in Jesus, whose lives have been and continue to be transformed by the gospel. The church then is a gathering of people who regularly meet together to love, worship, honor and glorify Jesus; it has nothing to do with a building. The "house church" model is an attempt to "bring Jesus home", creating quaint and close-knit communities, "in home."

​"I grew up without the understanding of who Jesus is and what He did for me. Though I was a “churchgoer” all my life, I lacked the faith, knowledge and willing obedience that comes from a personal relationship with Jesus. It took a patient yet persistent friend to share the Bible and life with me in order for me to hear from God." --Pastor Stephen

The House Church model offers a twist on the way “church” is performed as it welcomes people into their home where they become ohana (family) and do life together. This creates a quaint environment that is gracious, loving, friendly, genuinely supportive and, most of all, a community where people can experience Jesus together.

Two critical elements for us to know and draw close to God are:

To belong to a community of believers who regularly meet together.

To be in God's word daily... reading, studying and applying the truths that are found in the Bible.

Kauai House Church Network will be a gathering of believers who will experience and display the faith, love, kindness, forgiveness, support, etc... all of the things we will be learning through our daily Bible reading and personal time with God.

What does a House Church look like?

House Church Make-up – A gathering becomes a house church when it develops into a “biblical community” of believers. A house church will consist of 8-30 members seeking biblical guidance, consistently gathering to love God and love each other as a genuine community of believers. Therefore, we need a group of eight or more to truly experience the challenges, as well as the love, support, and accountability which comes through a body of believers.

House Church Essentials

Each house church will gather together for Bible study, worship and fellowship once a week in someone's home.

Each house church will be formed and function as its own church performing ministries, baptism, tithing and communion.

Each house church will be led by a leader (shepherd).

Each house church will be governed within biblical parameters.

Each house church will be part of the overall House Church Network and will gather together for a worship celebration once a month.

Each house church will practice and live out the five biblical purposes:

Worship - We sing praise songs while keeping it simple and focused, maybe led by acoustic guitar or keyboard; it could even be done through music videos.

Message - Interactive. The use of video, PowerPoint and Bible lesson plans may be used to help guide the study along.

Discussion - We take some time to discuss any questions or comments pertaining to the message.

Prayer - We have a time to share praises, prayer requests, and to pray for one another.

Corporate Worship – House churches multiply forming a network of house churches. Once a month all house churches gather in one location to worship and fellowship together. This gathering is a monthly celebration and family reunion.

Agenda - Fun, food, worship and hang out

Location - The location varies. We can meet anywhere from a beach to a park, to a community center, school cafeteria or commercial building. We are free to change things up.

Family Reunion - Because this gathering is once a month, it's like a reunion. It breaks down the walls between the different house churches where we gather as one ohana and worship God together.

Worship Service - Includes a worship team, fully amplified with instruments, a message from the pastor, and testimonies from those who have been experiencing God.

Celebration - Includes games for the kids (could include jump houses, water slide, etc.), Ice-breaker games to connect, BBQ, potluck, swim, hike, hang out, etc.

Community Outreach – House churches will gather for ministry work. The Bible says, every believer is a minister, so everyone is involved in some way serving the community and others. Outreach could consist of any of the following:

Mentorship - Mentorship programs such as after school programs. tutoring, one on one discipleship, leading a group bible study, etc.

Missions - Traveling to another island, state or country to help others and share the gospel of Jesus.

Friends and neighbors outreach - Every believer should be a light in their community, always modeling a Christlike example to friends and neighbors and to reach them through love, prayer and helping those in need.